Nelson Piquet

About

Brazilian race car driver briefly played tennis before becoming a racing champion.

Before Fame

Had to use his mother's last name to disguise his identity from his politician father.

Trivia

In 1981, 1983, and 1987, he was crowned Formula One champion.

Family Life

His son Nelson Piquet, Jr. also became a professional race car driver.

Associated With

He was advised by Emerson Fittipaldi to move his racing career to Europe.